'Not your typical senior's home': Victoria seniors go skydiving in Campbell River

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'Not your typical senior's home': Victoria seniors go skydiving in Campbell River
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When many hear the term 'retirement home' they often think of seniors spending their days playing bingo or shuffleboard, but one independent living facility in Victoria is changing that perception.

When many hear the term"retirement home" they often think of seniors spending their days playing bingo or shuffleboard, but one independent living facility in Victoria is changing that perception.

Chan says a representative of the Skydive Centre stopped in at the Victoria retirement home to give them an idea what participants would be up for. Following her tandem skydive and safe landing on the ground, Chan said"I was scared s***less," with a smile on her face. GoPro video provided by the Skydive Centre shows Patrick even assisting with steering the parachute on the way down to improve her view.Matthew Auld is Tapestry’s concierge and was one of three staff members who went on the adventure.

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